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Fri, 9 Dec 2016 05:45:12 PSTBLOX v1.013d Print your Voice!http://www.instructables.com/id/3d-Print-Your-Sound-Waves/
3d Print your Voice! - More DIY How To Projects]]>
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Continue Reading »]]>Tue, 6 Dec 2016 10:09:41 PSTConvert a 3D PRINTER to LASER ENGRAVER | Under 40$http://www.instructables.com/id/Convert-a-3D-PRINTER-to-LASER-ENGRAVER-Under-40/
Convert a 3D PRINTER to LASER ENGRAVER | Under 40$ - More DIY How To Projects]]>
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Continue Reading »]]>Thu, 3 Nov 2016 09:20:35 PDTBluetooth PS2 Controllerhttp://www.instructables.com/id/Bluetooth-PS2-Controller/
Bluetooth PS2 Controller - More DIY How To Projects]]>
https://cdn.instructables.com/F40/7XPZ/INKG7ACZ/F407XPZINKG7ACZ.SQUARE2.jpghttps://cdn.instructables.com/F40/7XPZ/INKG7ACZ/F407XPZINKG7ACZ.SQUARE.jpghttps://cdn.instructables.com/F40/7XPZ/INKG7ACZ/F407XPZINKG7ACZ.SMALL.jpgEvanKaleThe original PlayStation 2 controller is still a solid and well-built controller by today's standards. Better yet, they can be had nowadays for a fraction of the cost of a controller with the same quality.Today we're bringing this 15-year-old controller back from the dead and turning it into a Bluet...By: EvanKale

Continue Reading »]]>Fri, 29 Apr 2016 08:14:19 PDTConvert Your Old Laptop Battery Into a Power Bankhttp://www.instructables.com/id/Convert-Your-Old-Laptop-Battery-Into-a-Power-Bank/
Convert Your Old Laptop Battery Into a Power Bank - More DIY How To Projects]]>
https://cdn.instructables.com/FQK/IONE/IK1HRDC4/FQKIONEIK1HRDC4.SQUARE2.jpghttps://cdn.instructables.com/FQK/IONE/IK1HRDC4/FQKIONEIK1HRDC4.SQUARE.jpghttps://cdn.instructables.com/FQK/IONE/IK1HRDC4/FQKIONEIK1HRDC4.SMALL.jpgGreatScottLabIn this project I will show you how to convert a battery from an old laptop into a power bank which can charge an ordinary phone 4 to 5 times with a single charge. Let's get started! Watch the video! The video gives you a basic overview which steps are necessary to create your own power bank. But...By: GreatScottLab

Continue Reading »]]>Sun, 31 Jan 2016 07:58:22 PSTConvert a Vintage Light to Component LEDhttp://www.instructables.com/id/Convert-a-Vintage-Light-to-Component-LED/
Convert a Vintage Light to Component LED - More DIY How To Projects]]>
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Continue Reading »]]>Sun, 24 Jan 2016 05:36:26 PSTVectorize Images for Laser Cutting and 3D Printinghttp://www.instructables.com/id/Vectorize-Images-for-Laser-Cutting-and-3D-Printing/
Vectorize Images for Laser Cutting and 3D Printing - More DIY How To Projects]]>
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Continue Reading »]]>Mon, 27 Jul 2015 22:12:41 PDTConvert Rockband Controller to MIDI Drumshttp://www.instructables.com/id/Convert-Rockband-Controller-to-MIDI-Drums/
Convert Rockband Controller to MIDI Drums - More DIY How To Projects]]>
https://cdn.instructables.com/F2H/4OQQ/IBXMLETR/F2H4OQQIBXMLETR.SQUARE2.jpghttps://cdn.instructables.com/F2H/4OQQ/IBXMLETR/F2H4OQQIBXMLETR.SQUARE.jpghttps://cdn.instructables.com/F2H/4OQQ/IBXMLETR/F2H4OQQIBXMLETR.SMALL.jpgEvanKaleHey! Today I'm going to show you how to convert a Rock band or Guitar Hero drum controller into a real MIDI drum set that can interface with digital audio workstations like Ableton Live, FL Studio, Pro Tools, etc.Or you can simply use it to play DTXMania (DrumMania)! Watch the video! Click here t...By: EvanKale

Continue Reading »]]>Fri, 10 Jul 2015 12:27:18 PDTConvert a 40 years old DIA slide projector to a Decent DIY Projector!http://www.instructables.com/id/Convert-a-40-years-old-DIA-slide-projector-to-a-De/
Convert a 40 years old DIA slide projector to a Decent DIY Projector! - More DIY How To Projects]]>
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Continue Reading »]]>Sat, 22 Nov 2014 09:01:36 PSTConverting slides to digital with a DSLR camerahttp://www.instructables.com/id/Converting-slides-to-digital-with-a-DSLR-camera/
Converting slides to digital with a DSLR camera - More DIY How To Projects]]>
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Continue Reading »]]>Wed, 12 Nov 2014 07:54:40 PSTBATTERY RETROFIT FOR CORDLESS TOOLS!http://www.instructables.com/id/BATTERY-RETROFIT-FOR-CORDLESS-TOOLS/
BATTERY RETROFIT FOR CORDLESS TOOLS! - More DIY How To Projects]]>
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Continue Reading »]]>Sat, 14 Jun 2014 14:46:15 PDTRC Car to Robothttp://www.instructables.com/id/RC-Car-to-Robot/
RC Car to Robot - More DIY How To Projects]]>
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Continue Reading »]]>Sun, 1 Apr 2012 10:11:55 PDTConvert Towerpro MG995 servo to continuous rotationhttp://www.instructables.com/id/Convert-Towerpro-MG995-servo-to-continuous-rotatio/
Convert Towerpro MG995 servo to continuous rotation - More DIY How To Projects]]>
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Continue Reading »]]>Sun, 25 Sep 2011 09:26:35 PDTHow to convert a Rock Band USB microphone to a 1/4" mono plug microphonehttp://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-convert-a-Rock-Band-USB-microphone-to-a-14/
How to convert a Rock Band USB microphone to a 1/4" mono plug microphone - More DIY How To Projects]]>
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Continue Reading »]]>Sat, 2 Jul 2011 10:43:24 PDTThe Ultimate Audio Converterhttp://www.instructables.com/id/The-Ultimate-Audio-Converter/
The Ultimate Audio Converter - More DIY How To Projects]]>
https://cdn.instructables.com/FLA/SXWP/FWBNLIGH/FLASXWPFWBNLIGH.SQUARE2.jpghttps://cdn.instructables.com/FLA/SXWP/FWBNLIGH/FLASXWPFWBNLIGH.SQUARE.jpghttps://cdn.instructables.com/FLA/SXWP/FWBNLIGH/FLASXWPFWBNLIGH.SMALL.jpgrandofoI always find myself wanting to convert between mono and stereo and 1/8" and 1/4" jacks and never seem to have the right adapter on hand. The other day I was making two separate adapters for two separate conversion tasks when I had the sudden brainstorm to make a panel with every single mono to ster...By: randofo